Antiviral Drugs Flashcards
Oseltamivir
inhibition of influenza virus neuraminidase with the possibility of alteration of virus particle aggregation and release.
Oseltamivir trade name
Tamiflu
Oseltamivir treats
da flu
Oseltamivir side effects
mild nausea, abdominal discomfort, other resp. conditions should be monitored
oseltamivir unique properties
best used within the first 2 days of the infection
Ribavirin MOA
Inhibits GTP formation and viral mRNA capping; block RNA polymerases
Ribavirin treats
broad spectrum antiviral; usually RSV, HCV
ribavirin side effects
transient anemia, elevated bilirubin, don’t use in pregnancy, infant resp. should be monitored
Acyclovir MOA
nucleoside chain terminator inhibitor of HSV DNA polymerases
Acyclovir treats
HSV
Acyclovir side effects
generally minor and well tolerated: nausea, headache, Gi, accumalates in acute renal failure.
acyclovir unique properties
the first acyclo-nucleoside drug. activity is dependent on initial phosphorylation by viral enzyme HSV thymidine kinase
Ganciclovir MOA
Nucloside inhibitor of CMV DNA polymerase
Ganciclovir treats
cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Ganciclovir side effects
dose dependent neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, accumulates in renal failure
Ganciclovir unique properties
also used in combo iwth HSV-TK gene therapies as a treat termination
Foscarnet MOA
inhibits viral dna and rna polymerases
Foscarnet treats
Acyclovir resistant HSV and CMV retinitis
Foscarnet side effects
nephrotoxicity, anemia, nausea, fever, hypocalcemia, other metal salts
foscarnet unique properties
injection only, requires frequent administration
Boceprivir MOA
Inhibitor of hep C NS3/4A serine protease
Boceprivir treats
Hep C
Boceprivir side effects
anemia and dysgeusia
Boceprivir usually administered with
ribovarin